Latest "silver star" stories

Navy awards Silver Star to Navy SEAL for heroism in Vietnam

Retired Rear Adm. Thomas Richards, who as a lieutenant was nicknamed "The Hulk," carried three platoon mates through enemy fire to safety.

By Diana Stancy Correll

10 months ago

Fate of Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe’s Medal of Honor now rests with the White House

Cashe died in 2005 from injuries sustained while trying to save his men from a burning Bradley Fighting Vehicle,

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

This 97-year-old just finished the Marine Corps Marathon. Here’s how the Iwo Jima veteran earned a Silver Star

The backstory behind this inspiring Marine:

By Jared Morgan

3 years ago

For Alwyn Cashe’s family, another step towards an overdue honor

House lawmakers advanced plans Tuesday to award the Medal of Honor to the Iraq War hero.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Navy chief receives Silver Star for saving comrades during firefight

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Matthew O'Connor received the decoration during a ceremony Thursday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

What motivated fellow SEALs to dime out Eddie Gallagher?

The fog of war swirls through the reams of internal files provided to Navy Times.

By Navy Times staff

5 years ago

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